Los Angeles Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/2/25
The Clippers (-129) are favored by 2 points over the Lakers (+109) in this Western Pacific division matchup. The over/under line for this game is 220 points.
Los Angeles has won five straight games and is currently 3rd in the Western Conference. The Clippers are 6th in the West and 2nd in the Pacific Division. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 ET at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers -2
This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 9:30 ET on Sunday, March 2nd.
WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 124-114 in favor of the Clippers.
- Our projections have Norman Powell finishing with 21 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists.
- From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.4% and knocking down 13 threes.
Does Los Angeles Have A Chance at Crypto.com Arena?
The Clippers fell to 32-27 on the season after a 106-102 loss to the Lakers on Friday. Playing as +1.5 point underdogs on the road, the Clippers not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 208, falling short of the 220-point O/U line.
After a tight 1st quarter, the Lakers pulled ahead by outscoring the Clippers 35-29 in the 2nd quarter. The Clippers entered the 4th quarter trailing 83-77 but managed to outscore the Lakers 25-23 in the final frame, though it wasn’t enough for the win.
In their 106-102 loss to the Lakers, the Clippers struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 9 threes at a 24.3% clip. Overall, they shot 44.8% from the field.
Ivica Zubac led the way with 27 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 86.7%. Kawhi Leonard added 21 points, making 3 threes at 37.5%, while James Harden contributed 18 points despite shooting just 22.7%.
Despite a strong defensive effort in the 1st and 4th quarters, the Clippers couldn’t overcome a rough 2nd quarter, where they allowed 35 points, leading to a 106-102 loss to the Lakers. Overall, they gave up 106 points on 48% shooting.
From beyond the arc, the Clippers held the Lakers to 11 made threes on 33% shooting. They also sent the Lakers to the line 22 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Clippers recorded 11 steals and 1 block.
Will the Los Angeles Defense Show Up at Home?
The Lakers improved to 37-21 this season with a 106-102 win over the Clippers on Friday. Playing at home, the Lakers were favored by 1.5 points and covered the spread. The game’s total of 208 points fell short of the 220-point O/U line.
After trailing 25-24 at the end of the 1st quarter, the Lakers took control by outscoring the Clippers 35-29 in the 2nd quarter. They extended their lead to 83-77 after the 3rd quarter, and despite being outscored 25-23 in the 4th, they held on for the win.
In the Lakers’ 106-102 win over the Clippers, Luka Dončić led the way with 31 points, adding 10 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. He shot 40.9% from the field and hit 3 threes at a 33.3% clip. LeBron James contributed 28 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 57.1% and making 2 threes, though he connected at just 28.6% from deep.
The Lakers shot 48.8% from the field as a team, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting 11 threes at 33.3%. Dalton Knecht added 8 points, making 2 threes on 66.7% shooting from long range.
The Lakers’ defense held the Clippers to 102 points on Friday, giving up 25 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters. Their best defensive effort came in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed just 23 points.
Los Angeles limited the Clippers to 9 made threes on 24% shooting from beyond the arc. They also recorded 14 steals and 5 blocks in the game.